Sungevity Brings 'World Peace' to Los Angeles

OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungevity, Inc., recognized as a national leader in solar innovation and customer satisfaction, announced the hiring of Lakers' stars Metta World Peace and Devin Ebanks as part of the company's "Rooftop Revolution" campaign – marking the first time out-of-work NBA stars are putting their energy into the nation's hot solar market and emerging green economy.  In the land of abundant sunshine, the two Lakers will drive Sungevity's solar-powered, bio-diesel ice pop truck to Los Angeles hot spots and provide free, all-natural treats while promoting the ease and affordability of residential solar panel installation. 

Sungevity's ice pop truck includes specially-installed iPads to introduce consumers to the company's innovative iQuote process - the solar industry's easiest and most efficient process for getting customized information about going solar. The iQuote, which is available at www.sungevity.com, generates a firm proposal that is sent directly to consumers within 24 hours without the necessity of a home visit.

"Without basketball or dancing on my schedule, I need a job!" joked Metta World Peace.  "Sungevity is about positive, renewable energy, and I can't think of a better way to spend my time than interacting with the fans and promoting the power of the sun to the city of Los Angeles."

Ten years ago, there were just 500 home solar rooftops in California. Today, that number is over 60,000 and California is well on its way to reaching its goal of one million solar roofs by 2018. With the recent reintroduction of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Solar Incentive Rebate Program on September 1, homeowners can enjoy added savings on their solar units. The LADWP is awarding rebates until the $40 million budget earmarked for its fiscal year runs out.  

"While we share Los Angeles' hopes of seeing Metta and Devin back on the Staples Center court soon, we're thrilled to have them on our team promoting solar energy as the key to minimizing utility costs and gaining energy independence," said Danny Kennedy, Founder, Sungevity. "Between our fast, free iQuote process and the LADWP solar rebate program, there has never been a better time for Los Angeles residents to go solar."

Metta World Peace, Devin Ebanks and Sungevity's solar-powered ice pop truck will be at the Hollywood and Highland Center outside the Grand Staircase on Friday, November 11, between the hours of 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. PST.   Event photos to be available at www.apimages.com in the afternoon on November 11. For assistance accessing the photos, please contact [email protected].

ABOUT SUNGEVITY

Sungevity is the nation's most innovative and customer-centric residential solar company.  Leveraging web-based solar analytics and satellite imagery, the company's online iQuote process - combined with its Solar Lease program - provides homeowners with the easiest, most affordable solar energy solution.  Sungevity is growing at a rapid pace, increasing its customer base by ten-fold and quadrupling employee headcount over the past year.  The company currently provides solar services in five states including, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York, and is the exclusive residential solar partner for Lowe's, the world's second-largest home improvement retailer.  For more information, visit Sungevity.com.

SOURCE Sungevity